OnePlus 13 Set to Launch in India on January 7, 2025

OnePlus 13 Set to Launch in India on January 7, 2025
OnePlus 13 Set to Launch in India on January 7, 2025 (image via mint)

OnePlus is poised to introduce its latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 13, to the Indian market on January 7, 2025. The launch event is scheduled for 9 PM IST and will be streamed live on the company’s official YouTube channel.

Design and Display

The OnePlus 13 boasts a sleek design with a 6.82-inch BOE X2 2K+ AMOLED display. This screen offers a peak brightness of 4,500 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling. The device is available in three color options: black, white, and blue, with the blue variant featuring a vegan leather finish.

Performance

Under the hood, the OnePlus 13 is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, paired with up to 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 internal storage. This combination promises exceptional performance, capable of handling intensive applications and multitasking with ease.

Camera System

The smartphone features a versatile triple-camera setup on the rear, comprising three 50MP sensors: a wide-angle lens, a periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an ultra-wide lens. This configuration is designed to deliver high-quality images across various shooting scenarios. For selfies, the OnePlus 13 is equipped with a 32MP front-facing camera.

Battery and Charging

One of the standout features of the OnePlus 13 is its 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, the largest in the company’s smartphone lineup to date. This battery supports 100W wired charging and 50W magnetic wireless charging, allowing for rapid recharging times. The use of silicon-carbon technology enables a higher energy density, contributing to the device’s slim profile despite the large battery capacity.

Software and Features

The OnePlus 13 runs on Android 15, overlaid with OxygenOS 15 for the international market. The company has committed to providing four years of Android updates and five years of security patches, ensuring long-term software support for users. Additional features include an infrared sensor for remote control functionality and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for enhanced security.

Pricing and Availability

While the official pricing for the Indian market will be announced at the launch event, the OnePlus 13 is expected to be competitively priced. In China, the device starts at ¥4,500 (approximately ₹51,000) for the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Pre-orders are anticipated to commence shortly after the launch event, with deliveries starting later in January